The 14 Best Hair Masks for Damaged Hair, According to Celebrity Stylists

1. Match the Mask to Your Hair’s Specific Needs

Salcedo emphasizes this point strongly: “Often we are influenced, we go by a brand name or nice packaging. Think of it like skincare, what works for one person won’t always work for another.”

Before you buy a mask just because it’s trending on social media or has beautiful packaging, take a honest look at your hair’s condition. Is it dry and brittle? Over-processed from bleach? Fine and easily weighed down? Each hair type and damage level needs different ingredients and formulations.